#dragline

[hellyeahgeorgekennedy]

Patty Duke and George Kennedy at the 40th Academy Awards in 1968. George won Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Dragline in Cool Hand Luke.

[supplyside]

CAT Dragline 8000

[mineral-vulture]

In @siromany and I's AU of Vrains we decided to make a tournament arc since in the original series there isn't one. The tournament arc in the AU is run by SolTech and Blood Shepard to get the lost incident kids in one place so they can get their ignis. To make the tournament seem legit to well most people they chose six pro-duelists to Link Vrains to not just promote it but also show off to sponsors of pro-duelists that link vrains would be worth investing in (especially to expand). We went and made 6 pro-duelists to coincide with the six lost incident kids. We split who we designed. I am in the process of designing the other pro-duelist.

This is Dragline, known by his irl name Leland Huxely, was one of the pro-duelists chosen to participate in the tournament.He is from Australia (been awhile seeing an Australian duelist in general from the series) and he is a controversial figure in the scene. Most people see him as rude, abrasive, crass, and overall wild. When in actuality he is just blunt with a low filter and no real shame. He isn't afraid to say how he feels about anything even if it sounds harsh. Many assume he respects no one when really he will show respect if you actually are genuine. He loves doing no hold back duels and pushing the limit on himself and his opponent. He wants to see the passion and determination of the other person. He wants an exciting duel, he wants his opponent to not be held back by anything. He can read people pretty well from people watching over the years so he can tell when someone is just not being genuine to themselves.

He uses an infinitrack deck that is reflective of himself. Ever since he was a kid he loved watching construction sites. Seeing the destruction of something only for something new to be created out of it. His main philosophy in life is that "destruction creates life" and that destruction is part of human nature. Though he doesn't see the destructive nature humanity is capable of as a bad thing, creation and destruction are neutral traits.

Fun fact, he presents as himself similar to Spectre does Link Vrains. Though he originally was gonna call himself "cuntstruction" in Link Vrains but since "cunt" is probably a forbidden word in Link Vrains he went with Dragline. Also, for his height he is going to be shorter than Maxime (who siromany is designing) so for number wise I gotta figure that out.

[redrcs]

The grass always wins.

Abandoned drag line, Rubyvale.

On my travels

[spilladabalia]

Paw - Sleeping Bag

[gmmcoindia]

Dragline vs. Rope Shovel: Key Differences in Mining Machinery

In the realm of mining and excavation, heavy machinery is the backbone of efficiently extracting valuable resources from the earth. Two of the most prevalent types of machinery for this purpose are draglines and rope shovels. Though they share similar objectives, their designs, functionalities, and applications differ significantly. This blog is dedicated to illuminating the crucial distinctions between draglines and rope shovels, along with their respective advantages, limitations, and the specific scenarios where each excels.

Dragline: The Monumental Excavator

A dragline stands as a colossal excavation machine primarily employed in surface mining operations. Its nomenclature stems from the drag or dragline bucket it utilizes to eliminate overburden, rocks, and other materials concealing coal, ore, or minerals to be extracted. Draglines are celebrated for their immense proportions, with some towering over 300 feet and weighing several thousand tons. They are typically mounted on crawler tracks, enabling them to traverse mining sites.

Key Features of Draglines

Dragline Bucket: This gargantuan bucket is suspended from the boom through a hoist rope and drag rope system. Its colossal size permits it to scoop up substantial quantities of material in a single pass.

Boom: The boom is an elongated, rigid arm that supports the dragline bucket and affords the requisite reach for excavation.

Hoist Rope and Drag Rope: Working in tandem, these ropes govern the movement of the dragline bucket. The hoist rope raises and lowers the bucket, while the drag rope manages the bucket's angle and movement during excavation.

Walking Mechanism: The majority of draglines feature a walking mechanism, enabling them to migrate between mining areas. They can traverse on their crawler tracks without necessitating disassembly.

Advantages of Draglines

High Production Rate: Renowned for their exceptional digging capacity, draglines can move vast quantities of material in a brief period, rendering them exceedingly productive in large-scale mining operations.

Selective Mining: Thanks to the sizeable dragline bucket and boom, they offer precise control, facilitating selective mining and minimizing the removal of undesired materials.

Efficient Overburden Removal: Draglines excel in the removal of overburden from mining areas, consequently reducing the cost associated with waste removal.

Limitations of Draglines

High Capital Cost: The sheer enormity and intricacy of draglines contribute to their substantial capital cost, rendering them more suitable for sizable mining corporations with ample resources.

Limited Mobility: Although draglines can move to some extent, they are not as nimble as other mining equipment, which can pose limitations in specific mining environments.

Rope Shovel: The Adaptable Digger

A rope shovel, also known as a cable shovel, serves as another prominent mining equipment piece used in surface mining operations. In contrast to draglines, rope shovels boast a more compact design and are typically mounted on tracks or tires, granting them superior maneuverability.

Key Features of Rope Shovels

Dipper: Rope shovels employ a dipper, akin to a bucket, for excavation. The dipper is connected to the machinery via a hoist rope and crowd rope system.

Boom

: Similar to draglines, rope shovels feature a boom that supports the dipper and regulates its movement.

Hoist Rope and Crowd Rope: These ropes govern the dipper's movement. The hoist rope elevates and descends the dipper, while the crowd rope manages the dipper's angle and enables horizontal digging.

Mobility: Rope shovels are equipped with tracks or tires, affording them the capability to traverse mining sites with relative ease.

Advantages of Rope Shovels

Versatility: Rope shovels are remarkably versatile, serving a variety of mining purposes, including excavation, loading, and material dumping.

Lower Capital Cost: In comparison to draglines, rope shovels generally entail lower capital costs, making them a more accessible option for smaller mining enterprises.

Enhanced Mobility: The mobility of rope shovels allows them to operate in confined spaces and diverse terrains, rendering them suitable for mining locations with limited accessibility.

Limitations of Rope Shovels

Lower Production Capacity: Rope shovels have a smaller bucket capacity compared to draglines, leading to reduced production rates in large-scale mining operations.

Limited Selective Mining: Due to the smaller dipper size, rope shovels face limitations in performing selective mining efficiently.

Increased Overburden Removal: Rope shovels may require more time and effort for overburden removal due to their smaller bucket size.

Conclusion

In conclusion, both draglines and rope shovels stand as crucial machinery in surface mining operations. While draglines are behemoth earthmovers celebrated for their exceptional production capacity and selective mining capabilities, rope shovels offer greater versatility and superior mobility at a lower capital cost. The choice between the two hinges on the scale of the mining operation, the deposit's nature, and the available budget.

Large-scale mining ventures endowed with substantial resources and significant overburden can harness the high productivity and selective mining capabilities of draglines to their advantage. Conversely, smaller mining undertakings contending with diverse terrains and less overburden may find rope shovels a more pragmatic and cost-effective choice.

[uniqueartisanconnoisseur]

Big Brutus & More in Southeast Kansas!

I grew up in a mining community, Pawnee, Illinois. Peabody # 10 located between Pawnee and Kincaid when it was open, was one of the largest coal mines in the world. So, it makes sense that I am interested in mining history both locally and far away. On a hosted trip by Explore Crawford County, I found some amazing mining stories, equipment and sites! Page 618 Walking Dragline In Southeast…

[daisywithnomakeup]

Sir Handel and the Bigfoot

Recently rediscovered my interest in walking draglines, so I had no choice but to draw W90 "Bigfoot" in the Blue Mountain Quarry.

[harry-tography]

W90 Walking Dragline No.2321 "Bigfoot" - Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Club 5/03/2023

[joespinell]

if i was stuart rosenberg working on cool hand luke i would’ve told george kennedy to stop sucking in his gut and saved the world

[hellyeahgeorgekennedy]

Paul Newman and George Kennedy in a production still from Cool Hand Luke (1967)

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Peabody Coal Company dragline

[podcast-hemocytoblast]

do y’all think Web avatars ever get bored and have spiders write people spiderweb messages like in charlottes web? like imagine someone runs into a lamppost while looking down at their phone and texting, and then a bunch of spiders descend from the lamppost and rapidly weave a web which spells out “LOL”

[spilladabalia]

Paw - Couldn't know

[attendtobeauty]

Blue and white flycatcher with flowering wisteria and spider by Ohara Koson, Japanese painter and woodblock print designer. Note the spider's delicate but very strong dragline silk. I wonder where she's going?

[apsciencebylyn]

Saw a Hamataliwa helia egg case sitting unattended, which isn't normal, and looked around the shrub until I found the mum, who seemed to have lost her dragline to her egg sac and was running frantically up and down a lower branch trying to find it. Reunited her with it. 🤎